Neighborhood in Southlake, Tarrant County

Living in North Southlake, Southlake

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4th of 6areas in Southlake
Overall score 93 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Southlake overall: A+

North Southlake covers part of Southlake, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 6 areas we score in Southlake. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Errands and things to do scores low (20 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (12 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.9 mi
Pharmacy2.0 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe1.9 mi
Restaurant1.4 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.9 mi
Childcare2.0 mi
Library4.2 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,050
Median rent
$2,250
Median home value
$775,000
Household income
$228,800
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
98%
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What it's like to live in North Southlake

North Southlake is an area in Southlake with about 2,100 residents, homes built around 1998, mostly owner-occupied (98%) and 45% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 6 areas in Southlake, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in North Southlake

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $2,250, 36% lower than the Southlake median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in North Southlake

  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.9 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

North Southlake report card

Each grade compares North Southlake with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $2,250, homes cost 3.4x income.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $228,800, 2.4% unemployed.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 44 violent crimes per 100k, 640 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 29 min, 24% work from home.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    73% have a bachelor’s degree.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    5.8% of adults uninsured.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    98% of homes owner-occupied.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

North Southlake compared with Southlake

Better than Southlake

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%40 points lower than Southlake (40%)
  • Median rent: $2,25036% lower than Southlake ($3,500+)
  • Home value to income: 3.4x17% lower than Southlake (4.1x)

Worse than Southlake

  • Average commute: 29 min15% higher than Southlake (26 min)
  • Median household income: $228,8008% lower than Southlake ($250,000+)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 73%1 points lower than Southlake (75%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AWalnut Grove ElementaryElementary, Carroll ISD2.1 mi
  • AMedlin MiddleMiddle, Northwest ISD3 mi
  • BByron Nelson High SchoolHigh, Northwest ISD3 mi

Cost of living in North Southlake

Median rent in North Southlake is $2,250 a month, 36% lower than the Southlake median. A household would need about $90,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $775,000, 24% lower than the Southlake median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,070 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSouthlakeTexas
Median rent36% lower than Southlake$2,250$3,500+$1,403
Median home value24% lower than Southlake$775,000$1,014,500$283,800
Home value to income17% lower than Southlake3.4x4.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent40 points lower than Southlake0%40%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Southlake98%95%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Southlake3.5%4.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Southlake199819971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,070
Mortgage payment
$4,242
Property tax
$828
Median rent, for comparison
$2,250

Based on a $775,000 home in North Southlake, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereSouthlakeTexas
Median household income8% lower than Southlake$228,800$250,000+$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Southlake2.4%2.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Southlake0%1.6%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points lower than Southlake73%75%34%
Average commute15% higher than Southlake29 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Southlake24%29%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Southlake0%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Southlake98%99%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in North Southlake

Under 1830%
18 to 3410%
35 to 6445%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White83%
Hispanic or Latino9.2%
Black0%
Asian1.4%
Other or more than one race6.4%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Southlake

  1. 1A+Southeast SouthlakeMedian rent $3,500+
  2. 2ASouth SouthlakeMedian rent $3,500+
  3. 3ASouthwest SouthlakeMedian rent $3,500+
  4. 5ACentral SouthlakeMedian rent $2,170
  5. 6ANortheast SouthlakeMedian rent $2,920

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Southwest Cedar ParkCedar Park
  2. AHighland Shores 15-LHighland Village
  3. A+Appaloosa RunAustin

Questions about North Southlake

Is North Southlake a good place to live?

North Southlake covers part of Southlake, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 6 areas we score in Southlake. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in North Southlake?

Median rent in North Southlake is $2,250 a month, 36% lower than the Southlake median. The median home is worth $775,000, 24% lower than the Southlake median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Southlake.

What schools serve North Southlake?

The closest rated public schools are Walnut Grove Elementary (elementary, rated A), Medlin Middle (middle, rated A) and Byron Nelson High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Southlake that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.